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$169.99*: ASUS RT-AX86U Pro Wi-Fi 6 AX5700 Dual Band Gaming Router w/ AiMesh at Amazon

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travisshyn

Jun 22, 2025 02:43 PM

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travisshynJun 22, 2025 02:43 PM

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Router kind of sucked until I installed Merlin. Specifically the 5ghz channel crashing very regularly.

DealSherlock

Jun 22, 2025 03:04 PM

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Quote from travisshyn

Router kind of sucked until I installed Merlin. Specifically the 5ghz channel crashing very regularly.

This is not my experience at all. This has been the most stable router I've had since my Linksys WRT-54G running DD-WRT. And I run the stock firmware because I like the parental controls and the phone app.

rdogg

Jun 22, 2025 04:09 PM

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rdoggJun 22, 2025 04:09 PM

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Showing $249.99 for me. Deal dead?

Madfiredan

Jun 22, 2025 04:09 PM

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MadfiredanJun 22, 2025 04:09 PM

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Price is $249 for me.

F1Racer

Jun 22, 2025 04:53 PM

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F1RacerJun 22, 2025 04:53 PM

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Quote from travisshyn

Router kind of sucked until I installed Merlin. Specifically the 5ghz channel crashing very regularly.

It's could be upstream from you @ your provider configuring their network.
I had same drop outs almost like 10x/ day for quite a time with Comcrap at the start of the pandemic.
Turns out it was my Moto modem not able to handle all the network stuff Comcrap was doing upstream evven tho it was on Comcrap's approved modem list.

F1Racer

Jun 22, 2025 08:18 PM

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F1RacerJun 22, 2025 08:18 PM

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Best Buy has this for $169.99 available as of 4.18PM EDT:

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus....p?cmp=RMX

Smoothsl

Jun 22, 2025 10:45 PM

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SmoothslJun 22, 2025 10:45 PM

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Been running an Asus RT-AC1900 forever.. Any real upside to going to a newer unit? Most IOT items are 2.4g anyhow... Running it in AP mode only and all the big stuff is ethernet connected.. Any better range or anything?

rdogg

Jun 23, 2025 01:59 AM

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rdoggJun 23, 2025 01:59 AM

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Quote from F1Racer

Best Buy has this for $169.99 available as of 4.18PM EDT:

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus....p?cmp=RMX

Dang, I just saw this and already unavailable.

Jottle

Jun 23, 2025 03:51 AM

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JottleJun 23, 2025 03:51 AM

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Quote from Smoothsl

It's been EOL'd (end of life) by Asus. So eventually it will stop receiving security/firmware updates. That's it.

thetoad

Jun 23, 2025 12:34 PM

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thetoadJun 23, 2025 12:34 PM

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Quote from Jottle

It's been EOL'd (end of life) by Asus. So eventually it will stop receiving security/firmware updates. That's it.

I'd assume most people running the ac1900 are running fresh tomato, which should keep it up to date security wise.

Jottle

Jun 24, 2025 04:22 PM

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JottleJun 24, 2025 04:22 PM

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Quote from thetoad

I'd assume most people running the ac1900 are running fresh tomato, which should keep it up to date security wise.

Is fresh tomato any better than asus wrt? Would wrt also keep the security updates?

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Computers Computer Networking Routers Online Only ASUS Amazon

Rating:	(4.5 out of 5 stars)
Reviews:	1,081 Amazon Reviews
Manufacturer:	ASUS
Model Number:	RT-AX86U PRO
Product SKU:	B0BQ417K47
UPC:	195553768894
ASIN:	B0BQ417K47
Brand:	ASUS
Item Dimensions LxWxH:	9.53 x 3.94 x 12.8 inches
Item Weight:	1.8 pounds
Item model number:	RT-AX86U PRO
Manufacturer:	ASUS

$169.99*: ASUS RT-AX86U Pro Wi-Fi 6 AX5700 Dual Band Gaming Router w/ AiMesh at Amazon

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